Add an eSATA port to a desktop computer through a PCI Express slot. This eSATA Controller Card turns a PCI Express (1x) slot into an external SATA port, to provide a quick and hassle-free external storage solution. Supporting SATA 300 (SATA II) hard drives (backward compatible with SATA /150) and data transfer rates of up to 3Gbps, this PCI Express eSATA Controller Card is the perfect solution for upgrading existing eSATA capability, or simply adding an external SATA port to a PC desktop computer. Using a native PCI Express single chipset, the controller card provides enhanced compatibility, reliability and performance for your external storage needs. The controller card also features Port Multiplier support with command based switching for connecting multiple external hard drives to a host computer through one eSATA connection. The PCI Express eSATA Controller Card also features an internal SATA port, which could be used for a conventional (internal) SATA drive installation. Please note that the internal SATA port can not be used at the same time as the external SATA port.

Features

Ports

1 x 7-pin Serial ATA/300 External SATA

1 x 7-pin Serial ATA/300 Serial ATA Internal

Product Type

Serial ATA Controller

Manufacturer Part Number

PEXESATA1

Manufacturer

StarTech.com

Product Name

1 Port PCIe eSATA II Controller Card

Brand Name

StarTech.com

Green Compliant

Yes

Green Compliance Certificate/Authority

RoHS

Form Factor

Dual-profile Plug-in Card

Host Interface

PCI Express x1

Data Transfer Rate

Up to 2.34 Gbps

Drive Supported

Up to 1 x Serial ATA/300

Drive Type

Serial ATA/300

Limited Warranty

2 Year

Tech Specs

Ports

1 x 7-pin Serial ATA/300 External SATA

1 x 7-pin Serial ATA/300 Serial ATA Internal

Product Type

Serial ATA Controller

Manufacturer Part Number

PEXESATA1

Manufacturer Website Address

www.startech.com

Manufacturer

StarTech.com

Product Name

1 Port PCIe eSATA II Controller Card

Brand Name

StarTech.com

Additional Information

Switchable between an internal or external SATA port and port multiplier support for connecting multiple SATA devices over a single cable provides flexibility for most applications.

48-bit LBA supports hard drives larger than 137GB and a native single chipset design instead of a bridge chip leads to a robust, fast and reliable hardware solution.